Harrisville pair honoured at Neighbourhood Watch State Conference
Harrisville's Pamela Lobwein and Sergeant Jesse Shaw won Ipswich District awards at the Neighbourhood Watch State Conference in Southport on 31 October.
Two Harrisville community safety figures have been recognised at the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) State Conference, held in Southport on 31 October.
Pamela Lobwein, President of the Harrisville Rural NHW Inc. Committee, received the Ipswich District Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year Award. Sergeant Jesse Shaw, Officer in Charge of Harrisville, received the Ipswich District Police Officer of the Year Award. Assistant Commissioner Chris Hodgman accepted the Police Representative of the Year Award on Sergeant Shaw's behalf, with Superintendent Jacqui Honeywood and Ipswich District Crime Prevention Coordinator Sergeant Nadine Webster also pictured at the presentation.
This year's conference theme was "Connected Neighbours, Stronger Communities". It celebrated the impact of people looking out for one another, sharing knowledge and working together to support community safety. The event recognised NHW volunteers and police members from across the state and gave attendees a chance to share ideas and practical approaches.
State-level honours went to Lynne Ball of South Brisbane District (Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year) and Sergeant Jode Fernie of Capricornia District (Police Officer of the Year). Former Senior Constable Kurt Foessell was presented with the Neighbourhood Watch Australasia 2025 Police Commissioners Award.
Police congratulated all district and state nominees and recipients for their ongoing commitment to community safety.
To find out more about the Neighbourhood Watch program, contact the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit on 07 3436 3479 or visit the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland website.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.